Illinois cemetery records often identify birth, death, relationship, and military information, as well as religious affiliation.

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[[Image:Nauvoo Pioneer Cemetery.JPG|thumb]] Illinois cemetery records often identify birth, death, relationship, and military information, as well as religious affiliation.

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*[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gs& Find A Grave] can be searched by the&nbsp;name of a person or family to find where a person is buried.&nbsp; Usually gives birth and death dates often with a picture of the tombstone.&nbsp; May&nbsp;give obituaries,&nbsp;names of&nbsp;family members and links to their information in Find A Grave.

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*Find A Grave also gives&nbsp;a [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=16&CScnty=723 list of cemeteries in&nbsp;Hancock County] and links to the &nbsp;information&nbsp;for the&nbsp;individuals buried there.

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*The [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog] lists {{FHL|487070|subject-id|disp=some&nbsp;records of&nbsp;cemeteries in&nbsp;Hancock County}}.&nbsp; Some of the books or others may be on [http://books.google.com/advanced_book_search Google Books] or available at public libraries.

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*[http://usgwtombstones.org/illinois/hancock.htm Hancock Co.&nbsp;IL&nbsp;USGenWeb Tombstone Project] usually gives the names of the deceased in alphabetical order by last name with birth and death dates plus any remarks.&nbsp;

*The [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog] lists {{FHL|487070|subject-id|disp=some&nbsp;records of&nbsp;cemeteries in&nbsp;Hancock County}}.&nbsp; Some of the books or others may be on [http://books.google.com/advanced_book_search Google Books] or available at public libraries.

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*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilhancoc/ Hancock County ILGenWeb]. See the [http://hancock.ilgenweb.net/cemeteries-index.html ''Cemeteries''] link for tombstone transcriptions&nbsp;for several Hancock County cemeteries.

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*[http://www.findagrave.com Find A Grave.com] has burial information for [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=16&CScnty=723 over 150 Hancock County cemeteries].

*[http://www.epodunk.com/ Epodunk] has a list of [http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/localList.php?local=6220&locTGroup=Cemeteries&direction=down&sec=0&qty=79&stateAbbv=&stateName= Hancock County Cemeteries]. The website provides&nbsp;name of&nbsp;cemetery,&nbsp;address and telephone number when available,&nbsp;Google Map with cemetery marker, and other helpful Internet links.

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*[http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/localList.php?local=6220&locTGroup=Cemeteries&direction=down&sec=0&qty=79&stateAbbv=&stateName= ePodunk&nbsp;list of&nbsp;Hancock County cemeteries] gives the names of the cemeteries in the county with a link to more information such as address, phone number, and web site.

*''A Census of Pensioners for Revolutionary or Military Services: With their Names, Ages, and Places of Residence, as Returned by the Marshalls of the Several Judicial Districts, Under the Act for Taking the Sixth Census''. Washington, D.C., 1841. {{FHL|973 X2pc 1840}}; {{FHL|2321}}; digital version at [http://books.google.com/books?id=W7JYAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA187&lpg=PA187 Google Books]. [See Illinois, Hancock County on page 187.]

*''A Census of Pensioners for Revolutionary or Military Services: With their Names, Ages, and Places of Residence, as Returned by the Marshalls of the Several Judicial Districts, Under the Act for Taking the Sixth Census''. Washington, D.C., 1841. {{FHL|973 X2pc 1840}}; {{FHL|2321}}; digital version at [http://books.google.com/books?id=W7JYAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA187&lpg=PA187 Google Books]. [See Illinois, Hancock County on page 187.]

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=== Church Records ===

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Church records may give birth, death and marriage information as well as indicate family relationships. See Illinois state wiki article [[Illinois Church Records|Church Records]] for more ideas about how to use church records in your research. [http://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=hancock+county+Illinois+church+ Many libraries( WorldCat)] and the {{FHL|355583|subject-id|disp=Family History Library}} hold abstracts of church records for Hancock County. Learn more about how to search [[Worldcat Online Catalog|WorldCat]] and the [[Family History Library Catalog Place-name Search|Family History Library Catalog]].

Original court records are held in the office of the Circuit Court Clerk. See [[Illinois Court Records]] for more information about using court records.

Original court records are held in the office of the Circuit Court Clerk. See [[Illinois Court Records]] for more information about using court records.

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The following abstracts and copies of original records may be accessed through the [[The_Family_History_Library|Family History Library]] or the [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)] located at the Western Illinois University (WIU) - search for Hancock County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the [[IRAD_-_Western_Illinois_University|WIU IRAD Wiki page.]]

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The following abstracts and copies of original records may be accessed through the [[The Family History Library|Family History Library]] or the [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)] located at the Western Illinois University (WIU) - search for Hancock County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the [[IRAD - Western Illinois University|WIU IRAD Wiki page.]]

[http://www.archive.org/details/biographicalrevi00chic Biographical review of Hancock County, Illinois&nbsp;: containing biographical and genealogical sketches of many of the prominent citizens of to-day and also of the past (1907)] (Archive.org). Also available from [http://books.google.com/books?id=jHUUAAAAYAAJ Google Books].

[http://www.archive.org/details/biographicalrevi00chic Biographical review of Hancock County, Illinois&nbsp;: containing biographical and genealogical sketches of many of the prominent citizens of to-day and also of the past (1907)] (Archive.org). Also available from [http://books.google.com/books?id=jHUUAAAAYAAJ Google Books].

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[http://www.archive.org/details/portraitbiographi00chicag Portrait and biographical record of Hancock, McDonough and Henderson counties, Illinois&nbsp;: containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county (1894)]<br>

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[http://www.archive.org/details/portraitbiographi00chicag Portrait and biographical record of Hancock, McDonough and Henderson counties, Illinois&nbsp;: containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county (1894)]<br>

Gregg, Thomas. ''History of Hancock County, Illinois: Together with an Outline History of the State, and a Digest of State Laws.'' Chicago: C.C. Chapman &amp; Co., 1880. Digital versions at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=16764 Ancestry] ($); [http://www.archive.org/details/historyofhancock00greg Internet Archive].

Gregg, Thomas. ''History of Hancock County, Illinois: Together with an Outline History of the State, and a Digest of State Laws.'' Chicago: C.C. Chapman &amp; Co., 1880. Digital versions at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=16764 Ancestry] ($); [http://www.archive.org/details/historyofhancock00greg Internet Archive].

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Original land records are held in the office of the County Clerk . See [[Illinois Land and Property]] for more information about using land records.

Original land records are held in the office of the County Clerk . See [[Illinois Land and Property]] for more information about using land records.

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The following abstracts and copies of original records may be accessed through online sources, the [[The_Family_History_Library|Family History Library]] or the [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)] located at the Western Illinois University (WIU) - search for Hancock County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the [[IRAD_-_Western_Illinois_University|WIU IRAD Wiki page.]]

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The following abstracts and copies of original records may be accessed through online sources, the [[The Family History Library|Family History Library]] or the [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)] located at the Western Illinois University (WIU) - search for Hancock County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the [[IRAD - Western Illinois University|WIU IRAD Wiki page.]]

Additional resources for Hancock County land and property may be found in the {{FHL|376729|subject_id|disp=FHLC}} and {{FHL|603562|subject_id|disp=FHLC–maps}}. Copies of records on FHL microfilm and microfiche can be ordered for viewing at [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Family History Centers.] Copies of books found in the FHLC may be found in WorldCat catalog and ordered from your local library through interlibrary loan. Explore how to search the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] and the [[Worldcat Online Catalog]].

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:*'''Beginning 1820''' [http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx#searchTabIndex=0&searchByTypeIndex=0 Land Patent Search] See [[Illinois Land and Property#State_Records|Illinois Land and Property]] for more information about this database.

:*'''1796–1907''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1246 U.S. General Land Office Records] found at Ancestry.com ($)

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:*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3780 Illinois Public Land Purchase Records] This record extract includes over 538,000 land sales from the 19th Century. Each entry includes the purchaser's name, purchase date, number of acres, price per acre, and in some cases the purchaser's sex and residence. Available at www.ancestry.com ($)

:*'''Beginning 1820''' [http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx#searchTabIndex=0&searchByTypeIndex=0 Land Patent Search] See [[Illinois Land and Property#State_Records|Illinois Land and Property]] for more information about this database.

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Additional resources for Hancock County land and property may be found in the {{FHL|376729|subject_id|disp=FHLC}} and {{FHL|603562|subject_id|disp=FHLC–maps}}. Copies of records on FHL microfilm and microfiche can be ordered for viewing at [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Family History Centers.] Copies of books found in the FHLC may be found in WorldCat catalog and ordered from your local library through interlibrary loan. Explore how to search the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] and the [[Worldcat Online Catalog]].

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:*'''1796–1907''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1246 U.S. General Land Office Records] found at Ancestry.com ($)

*'''1865–1965''' Military Discharge Record [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html IRAD–WIU]

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*'''1943–1965''' Military Discharge Record Index[http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html IRAD–WIU]

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:*'''1943–1965''' Military Discharge Record Index[http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html IRAD–WIU]

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*'''Civil War'''<br>Civil War service men from Hancock County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies or regiments that were formed from men of Hancock County.

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Civil War service men from Hancock County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies or regiments that were formed from men of Hancock County.

Original naturalization records are held in the office of the County Clerk. See [[Illinois_Naturalization_and_Citizenship|Illinois Naturalization Records]] for more information about using naturalization records.

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Original naturalization records are held in the office of the County Clerk. See [[Illinois Naturalization and Citizenship|Illinois Naturalization Records]] for more information about using naturalization records.

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The following copies of original records may be accessed through the [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)] located at the Western Illinois University (WIU) - search for Hancock County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the [[IRAD - Western Illinois University|WIU IRAD Wiki page.]]

Original estates and wills are held in the office of the Circuit Court Clerk. See [[Illinois Probate Records]] for more information about using probate records.

Original estates and wills are held in the office of the Circuit Court Clerk. See [[Illinois Probate Records]] for more information about using probate records.

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The following abstracts and copies of original records may be accessed through the [[The Family History Library|Family History Library]] or the [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)] located at the Western Illinois University (WIU) - search for Hancock County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the [[IRAD - Western Illinois University|WIU IRAD Wiki page.]]

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'''Online Resources'''

:*'''1827–1942 '''Probate journals and records, wills, administratiors' records, executors' records, guardianship records, and widows relinquishment records for Hancock County probate records are also available in {{RecordSearch|1834344|Illinois, Probate Records, 1819-1970}}. Click on the browse through images link, select Hancock County, and select the record type you are interested in.

:*'''1827–1942 '''Probate journals and records, wills, administratiors' records, executors' records, guardianship records, and widows relinquishment records for Hancock County probate records are also available in {{RecordSearch|1834344|Illinois, Probate Records, 1819-1970}}. Click on the browse through images link, select Hancock County, and select the record type you are interested in.

Additional resources for Hancock County probates may be found in the {{FHL|381879|subject_id|disp=Illinois, Hancock – Probate}} topic page of the Family History Library catalog (FHLC). Copies of records on FHL microfilm and microfiche can be ordered for viewing at [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Family History Centers.] Copies of books found in the FHLC may be found in WorldCat catalog and ordered from your local library through interlibrary loan. Explore how to search the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] and the [[Worldcat Online Catalog]].

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Additional resources for Hancock County probates may be found in the {{FHL|382445|subject_id|disp=Illinois, Hancock – Probate}} topic page of the Family History Library catalog (FHLC). Copies of records on FHL microfilm and microfiche can be ordered for viewing at [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Family History Centers.] Copies of books found in the FHLC may be found in WorldCat catalog and ordered from your local library through interlibrary loan. Explore how to search the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] and the [[Worldcat Online Catalog]].

To learn more about the genealogical resources available at Family History Centers, see [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]].&nbsp; For center hours and holiday closure information, see [[Nauvoo Illinois Family History Center|Nauvoo Illinois Family History Center]].<br>

The following abstracts and copies of original records may be accessed through online databases, the [[The Family History Library|Family History Library]] and the [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)] located at the Western Illinois University (WIU) - search for Hancock County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the [[IRAD - Western Illinois University|IRAD Wiki page]].

The following abstracts and copies of original records may be accessed through online databases, the [[The Family History Library|Family History Library]] and the [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)] located at the Western Illinois University (WIU) - search for Hancock County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the [[IRAD - Western Illinois University|IRAD Wiki page]].

Additional resources for Hancock County births, marriages and deaths may be found in the {{FHL|369821|subject_id|disp=Illinois, Hancock – Vital Records}} and the {{FHL|69842|subject_id|disp=Illinois, Hancock – Vital Records - indexes}} topic page topic page of the Family History Library catalog (FHLC). Copies of records on FHL microfilm and microfiche can be ordered for viewing at [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Family History Centers.] Copies of books found in the FHLC may be found in WorldCat catalog and ordered from your local library through interlibrary loan. Explore how to search the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] and the [[Worldcat Online Catalog]].

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Additional resources for Hancock County births, marriages and deaths may be found in the {{FHL|369821|subject_id|disp=Illinois, Hancock – Vital Records}}, the {{FHL|536459|subject_id|disp=Illinois, Hancock – Vital Records - indexes}}, and the {{FHL|580928|subject_id|disp=Illinois, Hancock – Vital Records - newspapers}} topic pages of the Family History Library catalog (FHLC). Copies of records on FHL microfilm and microfiche can be ordered for viewing at [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Family History Centers.] Copies of books found in the FHLC may be found in WorldCat catalog and ordered from your local library through interlibrary loan. Explore how to search the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] and the [[Worldcat Online Catalog]].

County Organization

County records are most often kept at the County Courthouse or another local repository. For further information about where the records for Hancock County are kept, see the Hancock County Courthouse page.

Historical Facts

Hancock County is named for John Hancock who was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Parent County

1825--Hancock County was created 13 January 1825 from Pike County and unorganized territory.

Record Loss

Places / Localities

Populated Places

Neighboring Counties

Records and Resources

Biography

The Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois has a Hancock County edition. This includes a state history section along with a county history and biographies of Hancock County residents. See the wiki article for links to available copies and indexes.

Cemeteries

Illinois cemetery records often identify birth, death, relationship, and military information, as well as religious affiliation.

1840 Pensioners

A Census of Pensioners for Revolutionary or Military Services: With their Names, Ages, and Places of Residence, as Returned by the Marshalls of the Several Judicial Districts, Under the Act for Taking the Sixth Census. Washington, D.C., 1841. FHL 973 X2pc 1840; FHL 2321; digital version at Google Books. [See Illinois, Hancock County on page 187.]

Gregg, Thomas. History of Hancock County, Illinois: Together with an Outline History of the State, and a Digest of State Laws. Chicago: C.C. Chapman & Co., 1880. Digital versions at Ancestry ($); Internet Archive.

Land and Property

Original land records are held in the office of the County Clerk . See Illinois Land and Property for more information about using land records.

Illinois Public Land Purchase Records This record extract includes over 538,000 land sales from the 19th Century. Each entry includes the purchaser's name, purchase date, number of acres, price per acre, and in some cases the purchaser's sex and residence. Available at www.ancestry.com ($)

Military Records

Multiple Wars

Civil War

Civil War service men from Hancock County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies or regiments that were formed from men of Hancock County.

1827–1942 Probate journals and records, wills, administratiors' records, executors' records, guardianship records, and widows relinquishment records for Hancock County probate records are also available in Illinois, Probate Records, 1819-1970. Click on the browse through images link, select Hancock County, and select the record type you are interested in.

County Courthouse

County records are most often kept at the County Courthouse or another local repository. For further information about where the records for Hancock County are kept, see the Hancock County Courthouse page.

Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)

IRAD is a system of Illinois Regional Archives Depositories managed by the Illinois State Archives, housing the archival records of local Illinois counties, townships, municipalities and school districts. The seven Regional Depositories are housed on state university campuses scattered throughout Illinois. Western Illinois University houses the records for Hancock County.

Vital Records

Vital records consist of birth, death, marriage and divorce records. Original birth and death certificates recorded until the year 1916 are kept by the Hancock County Clerk while those recorded after 1916 are kept by the Illinois Department of Public Health with a copy to the County Clerk. Original marriage records are usually kept by the County Clerk from the establishment of the county to the present. Original divorce records are generally in the office of the Circuit Court Clerk.